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We were seated pretty quickly for a walk-in party of 2 for a Friday lunch, though some of the specials (like treasure box) were sold out already. A cute little hidden gem in a very random strip mall. I've heard a lot of really great things about this restaurant and was really excited to try it! Tai Chazuke: snapper over rice with a delicious hot broth to pour over. I chose the tea broth option, though I think I would've preferred the richer dashi broth more. Fish was tender with a mild flavor. Yuba: tofu skin with sea urchin and a sweet soy sauce. I thought the tofu skin was so silky and refreshing, with the perfect amount of sweetness to complement the more subtle flavor of the tofu. Hokkaidon: on the specials menu with scallop and roe imported from Japan. The scallops were soooo good and the roe was perfectly marinated! The uni portion was larger than I expected, though I generally prefer other varieties of uni. Salmon Kama: marinated salmon collar. The yuzu zest was quite subtle, but the meat was very tender and fatty and quite a good portion. I liked the crispy edges of the skin too. Stone grilled beef tongue: incredibly tender and delicious. Just a bit of salt and lime really brought out the natural flavor of the tongue. Overall, they serve very high quality ingredients and each dish was executed wonderfully. I loved seeing dishes that I don't normally see at typical Japanese restaurants. I can't wait to come back to try some of their well known dishes! (Like the house made soba and treasure box special)
Came here with coworkers and got the lunch bento sashimi. It was the perfect amount for me and was very delicious. The cost was about $38 for a green tea and my sashimi bento. A little more on the pricey side but it is fish. This restaurant is also small and cozy. Very authentic Japanese food!
Nice izakaya with good food! We had a reservation so were seated right away. The place is quite small so not many seats. We tried the housemade tofu which was fun and the salmon which was so good. The chicken soba was ok. The price is a bit steep but decent izakaya food.
Came by for dinner the other night and it was a decent experience. Made a reservation for dinner and our table was ready upon arrival. Parking was plentiful in the private strip mall lot and dining was available indoors exclusively. The menu was large and the restaurant also had a few daily specials. Started off with the sea bream miso which was different. I was expecting a piece of fish inside some dashi broth. The agedashi tofu was tasty with a tempura mushrom. The assorted tempura was a generous portion and came with a few dipping accoutrements. The highlight may have been the grilled black cod which was buttery smooth and grilled to perfection. The grilled beef tongue was tasty too. The soba was light and best finished sooner rather than later since the hot broth kept on cooking the noodles. The panna cotta was a tasty way to finish off dinner. ~$65/head after tax and gratuity for dinner
What a cozy Izakaya! Not fancy, just small and cozy to give an intimate feel. Waiting staff was eager to accommodate and foods excellent. The booths were on the clamp side -- I was forced to sit straight. If it is a bit closer to home, I will probably come every week.
This restaurant holds a special place in my heart, as it's the first higher-end meal I treated my parents to from my first corporate job. I cannot rave enough about how EVERY. SINGLE. DISH. IS. DELICIOUS! The first time I had Leichi, I wanted to go back the week after because it was that good. Service (with reservation) is always on point and food comes out quick. The waiters are welcoming and open to answering any questions. My favorites are the tempura octopus, homemade tofu, cold duck soba, black cod, hojicha panna cotta, and assorted sushi. They ship their fish from Japan, so it's always high quality and fresh. The sashimi is literally melt in your mouth. The housemade tofu is fresh and has the rich soy flavor. My boyfriend isn't a big tofu guy, but even he loved it. The black cod is cooked with sake and a must try! Their ginger ale is housemade with their ginger syrup. I'm always grabbing two cups whenever I go! The hojicha panna cotta is rich, creamy, and always a great end to any meal.
Came here with my husband for a lunch date and it was perfect. The restaurant is really cozy with tables separated by dividers. Here's what we got: Assorted tempura: 10/10 lightly coated and fried really well. It came with radish, ginger, and matcha salt. I will say the matcha salt just tastes like salt but it was fun! Harasu: 9/10 tasty salmon belly cooked perfected with crispy skin Sashimi bento: 9/10 sashimi was fresh Sweet raw shrimp: 10/10 they fry the head Potato salad: 9/10 the flavors are great but i don't love the texture over a bed of mixed greens. It was tasty but I wouldn't get it again given all the other options on the menu(:
I really enjoyed the ambiance as soon as I entered the restaurant. They quickly seated us on a Sunday night. I ordered chicken hot soba, eggplants, salmon cheekbone, poured tofu, chirashi and many other dishes. I love the traditional Japanese restaurants. If you like raw fish, it's the best place for you. The parking is very easy to find.
A Bay Area staple that is 100% worth visiting. Small, clean restaraunt. Make sure you call to make a reservation, or come early around the first hour of opening to make sure you don't need to wait in a long line. Hot Sake is great here, as well as the Lychee Highball. Recommend getting both! FOOD: Special Chirashi Bowl (8/10) - Ingrediants (scallop, ikura, uni) were really fresh. Only downside was that the bowl is small for it's price. Hamachi Carpaccio (7/10) - Solid fresh fish, but not as fatty as other places I've had in the bay. Sauce is very good though. Yuzu Ikura (6/10) - Interesting solid starter, but I think the radish slightly overpowers the ikura. Good with rice though. Steamed Gindara (9/10) - SO good! Fish was so tender, fatty and fresh, and the broth was amazing. Vinegared Scallop X Octopus (7/10) - Small portion but the freshness of the octopus and scallop really shined through. Nasu Dengaku (10/10!!!!) - So good. So good! Will order 2 of these next time i come. Perfectly cooked eggplant with a sweet miso sauce on top.
We did a random Saturday lunch walk in and were seated immediately. Meals are all so good and seemed more authentic than some fusion Japanese places. My top favorite dish has to be: - Gindara Saikyo (black cod steamed in sake)!! It's so tender and light; I can literally eat a couple of these. Overall, prices are good. Would definitely come back just for the fish and the goma tofu dish!
Loved this place! If you're looking for traditional Japanese cuisine and small plates this is the place to go. Service was quick and the food quality was great. Ordered the chawanmushi, salmon chazuke, the seared scallops, and the duck dipping soba. My top dish was the salmon chazuke. I also loved the soba quality but thought the duck portions could have been larger given the price. Would come back to try more items!
I came here on a Saturday evening and was seated immediately at the bar. There were a lot of interesting items on the menu but I ended up getting uni topped tofu, cold noodles (recommended by my server), an ikura bowl, and the sashimi special. For one person, it was a good amount of food, and I did end up leaving some noodles behind. I felt that service was good, as I was checked in on multiple times, and that the food was excellent in taste and quality. The server offered to deep fry the shrimp head which I thoroughly enjoyed. The restaurant itself is small and quaint and felt like an intimate space. I enjoyed all of the items I ordered and would return to explore other food items.
Leichi is always so satisfying when I want nice Japanese cuisine! Service is very attentive, and while the restaurant is small, it's in a convenient location and cozy! Plenty of parking in the lot next to Lucky as well. Kaisendon here is spectacular 9/10 Duck soba is consistently good 8/10 Yuzu sorbet and the tofu dessert are 9.5/10 The scallop crudo style appetizer with basil oil wasn't their best work, flavors felt awkward and clashing 6/10
2 years ago
Ambiance: 8/10 space was a bit bigger than expected. Not really a place for big groups like 10 people. It's well lit and spaced evenly. If you want to have a date night, this is the place to be. Service: 10/10 we had reservations so we were quickly seated. But we noticed that on a Saturday night, the wait time wasn't too bad. We heard the server calling customers in every 15 mins. The waiters were super friendly and quick to serve our orders. Food: 9/10 For drinks we ordered the Senkin flight trio, this was the sweet one recommended by our waiter. My personal favorite was the muku, very light after taste and a bit sweet. I rarely m drink alcohol so this was a good recommendation. For starters we ordered the Yuba and takowasa (raw octopus marinated in wasabi). The yuba was so delicious, it had sea urchin, tofu skin and soy sauce (?). It was light, warm, mix of sweet and savory, would love to try to make it. Takowasa was refreshing, the wasabi was delicious. For main course we ordered: 1. Gindara Saikyo (black cod grilled marinated in white miso) - buttery, soft with a hint of smokey flavor to it. I see why it's one of the popular dishes. 2. Beef tongue stone grill - we opted for the beef tongue as we already had wagyu (from a different place) a day before. This was amazing, make sure to add salt and lemon when it's cooked. 3. 6 kinds of sashimi - 18 pieces altogether, at the time we came it consisted of white tuna, octupus, salmon, hamachi, hotate and mackerel. Everything but the octopus was divine (the octupus ok, not much taste to it). 4. Tempura Seiro soba - tempura was good. I loved their handmade soba, it was very satisfying. We ordered the cold soba but would love to try the hot next time. For dessert we had the green tea panna cotta and sorbet (yuzu). Panna cotta was nutty, had a roasted tea flavor. The yuzu sorbet was a great way to wrap up the night. read more
Came here 15 mins before they opened because we didn't have a reservation. The space is small but cozy. We ordered a bunch of things from smoked ducks to uni bowl and wagyu. All of which were delightfully. This is a tapas so you'll end up ordering more than you thought. Service was meh. For the amount of food we ordered and how much we paid, service could be a bit more attentive. We constantly had to get the server attention every time we needed to place another order. read more
[Food] - Goma Tofu ($10.50): A sesame tofu paired with sea urchin (uni), wasabi, and dashi soy sauce. I didn't expect the tofu to be so creamy and thick but I do enjoy it. Definitely a good pairing with the uni and dashi soy sauce. - Takowasa ($9): Decent and comparable to most authentic Japanese restaurants; no complaints! I do like they added some seaweed to it. Wasabi was just right for me. - Hamachi Carpaccio ($14.50): Another dish I really enjoyed as the, I think, truffle dab really enhanced the hamachi and made it more flavorful. I also appreciate they added some cherry tomatoes and love the sauce too! - Limited Sashimi ($36): My favorite was the amaebi (sweet shrimp). There were about 2-3 pieces of each sashimi (7). All fresh and tasty. - Tongue Steak ($19): Out of all the dishes we tried, this was my #1 favorite of the night! Super flavorful with the dashi soy and yuzu pepper. Cooked to perfection at medium rare. At first I thought it might be too thick for my liking but was amazing! Juicy, tender, flavorful! - Kamo Kunsei ($12.50): Presentation wise was pretty cool as you lift the cup to let out the smokiness. Duck was juicy, tender, and smokey. Balsamic sauce was one of the most subtle balsamic sauce I've ever tasted. Not in a bad way but most I've tried are more acidic and sometimes overpowering. The salad actually tasted best with the hamachi carpaccio sauce! - White rice ($2): Fluffy and moist! Definitely can tell they used Japanese short grain rice, my fav! [Service] - Fast, helpful, attentive [Ambiance] - Small, casual restaurant [Overall] - Been here previously a few times and will definitely come back as I love their dishes! read more
Revisiting for the first time since the pandemic, and the quality is just as great as I remember! I visited during lunch on a Friday and there was luckily no wait. A downside is that their prices have increased significantly over the years. For lunch, we spent about $60 for the two of us. Unfortunately they no longer serve the Premium Lunch Set anymore, which is what I was looking forward to the most... Instead, we got a variety of dishes to share: Chawanmushi, Seiro, a Sashimi Bento, and Salmon Chazuke. Everything was prepared perfectly and the quality of each dish showed. The sashimi was buttery and fresh. The chawanmushi was decadent and addicting. The soba noodles were very firm, but tasty. The salmon chazuke was hearty and comforting. read more
Overall good food and good service. Tako Karaage - deep fried octopus, good texture and good with the mayo Steamed Gindara - steamed cod, buttery texture, sauce is really good though salty, lots of umami Seiro Soba - cold dipping soba with handmade noodles, firm which I like, nothing to write home about but comforting The inside has a really nice ambiance and woody Japanese decor, which was surprising based on the outside which is unimpressive/ unassuming. read more
Made a reservation in advance and was served right after arrival. The vibe was pretty calm. The dishes are on the smaller side, so would recommend ordering at least 1 carb based dish. They served the wrong dessert (soy pudding), but the cost was the same and it still tasted really good (my favorite from the menu now). read more
I haven't been to Leichi is a long time. Too long! It's still great. We had a tofu salad, with loads of bonito flakes--delicate and savory, atop extremely fresh assorted greens. The assorted tempura had three big pieces of shrimp and various vegetables, perfectly fried. Something I have never seen before was the ebi baguette. A fish cake made with shrimp between slices of bread, battered and fried until well browned and crisp. So unique and soooo good! The smoked duck was served under a smoke-filled glass. Tender, juicy, and very, um, smokey. They really get all the details right here. Even the miso soup was exemplary--savory and flavorful. Service was fast and courteous. read more
A great small dishes Japanese place to go with friends for a nice celebration! We got a few dishes to share, including the scallop uni bowl and the treasure box. Everything was nicely presented and all the seafood tasted fresh. Service was a bit slow as it took a while to order and have waters refilled, but overall it was a great experience. read more
Great Izakaya spot in Santa Clara! My bf and I came here during lunch time with a reservation on yelp. The spot is hidden in the corner of a plaza near the popular brunch spot Bloom. We ordered the Hotate Uni ( Hokkaido w/ uni) , Harasu (grilled salmon belly), the lunch bento w/ grillwd mackerel and of course the housemade soba noodles. Stands outs were definitely both fish dishes as well as the soba noodles! Both fishes had that crispyness that mark a good izakaya and the soba noodles had a great firm texture and nutty taste. Service was kind and efficient. Note if you are looking for skewers, you may want to save this spot for another day as they focus more on small plates. However if you are looking for great homey spot with izakaya plates, I recommend this spot! read more
Finally got to try this place out, heard about it from fellow yelpers. Located at the end of a plaza that has the super popular brunch spot call bloom and starbucks, next to a liquor shop. Inside is squishy in space but all booths which is nice and very cozy. They keep the heaters on right now so feels really nice since it was so cold out today. Pro tip- Make a reservation! They will make u wait longer without one.. they don't charge ur card if u show up. This place is super authentic Japanese, not ur typical fusion americanized menu so can be a bit intimidating. Decided on the house made tofu, the salmon bowl with broth, and the scallop uni appetizer. The tofu comes with toppings and is an interesting experience! It is very soft and fresh. The scallop uni i did not like. Didn't like the flavorings on top i think. Or didnt taste that fresh :( i would skip it. I really liked my salmon broth bowl. Very satisfying and warm for cold weather. The dessert was the highlight of the night. Soba flan with dark caramel at the way bottom. Sooo good u must try. I really enjoyed their hot soba tea (non-caffeinated) as well. Would recommend to try.. i think they r known for their waygu u cook on ur table urself and soba noodles.. things im not interested in trying. read more
2 years ago
Valentine's Day meal service was so good. Did have to wait a bit despite having a reservation, but they just happened to be really busy due to the holiday. Will definitely come back for regular service! read more
Leichi is definitely top tier of it's Japanese cuisine class. Another little gem in the South Bay, Leichi took me by surprise. From the outside, this tiny restaurant appears unassuming, in a facelift-needing, stripmall. Once you open the door you'll immediately be in the seating area. They recently remodeled the space to accommodate more tables. Still, it boasts an intimate dining experience and you'll most likely have a wait around dinner time, so we often make reservations on the weekends. Service is usually fast and informative. The staff is adept with presenting and explaining all of the current specials. Come with an appetite! We've tried at least 2/3's of the menu and have never been disappointed. Everything is exceptional, including the sake menu. The sashimi is always fresh and prime cuts. The sauces and marinades are impeccably mixed. Everything feels and tastes traditional and authentic. Some consistent stand-outs: - hamachi carpaccio - scallops - miso black cod - salmon kama (collar) - beef tongue - smoked duck - mushroom tempura Bento and noodles are often more of my lunch choices, again, all excellent. Leichi is top in it's class - just had to say it one more time! read more
1 year ago
Came here close to closing (~9:30), and it was packed!! A great sign of a popular and loved place. Everything was great, except maybe the shrimp toast which only has the downside of being a bit too hard. Super cute place, nice staff, superb vibes. A real tucked away gem; don't be fooled by the liquor store next door!! read more
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3 years ago
I had this place bookmarked for awhile but when we finally got to try it, it was mediocre :/ food portions are pretty small and we left feeling unsatisfied. I did like the tako wasa and the beef tongue grill but it was not filling at all. Restaurant is on the smaller side, I'd recommend getting a res if you wanna check this place out. read more
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Ordered the Vinegared Scallop and Octopus, Tempura Hot Soba, the Seiro Soba, and the mini Chirashi. The Octopus and Scallop was excellent, the bed of seaweed and side of cucumber that it came with was very refreshing. The Seiro Soba with the Tempura was traditional and good. The fish of the mini Chirashi was fresh and delicious. The broth of the Tempura Hot Soba was also very refreshing. The service was responsible and fast. The ambiance was quiet and relaxed. read more
I came here for a birthday dinner with my family. It was our first time and I'm glad we made reservation because the place was packed. Inside is spacious but the actual tables and seating area is a little tight, especially if you're sharing a side of the booth with someone. I didn't mind too much. The food came out quick and everything tasted really good! They serve small dishes that are decently priced. read more
My bf and I went here for our anniversary. We use to live by this place and have always been curious. We heard wonderful things about this place. First of all, make sure you make a reservation as the inside is small. Everything we ordered was absolutely delicious! From agadashi tofu to the hamachi. Also! Order the hamachi! It was my absolute favorite! So flavorful. I would try out one of the stone grills. We ordered the tongue stone grill. It was fun and delicious meal. Order a lot of food if you have a big appetite because one to two meals will not fill you up. Overall! I highly recommend trying this place out. We will be back to try more food. read more
I enjoyed everything I had at this Izakaya. We made a reservation at 5:30pm on a Friday so we didn't have to wait for a table. The service was attentive and took down our order once we were ready. We ordered everything a la carte style and tried their agedashi tofu, Ikura chawanmushi, marinated black cod, stone grilled beef tongue, shrimp toast, and salmon chazuke. Everything was solid, not too greasy or salty, and all around delicious. My favorite dish was definitely the marinated black cod. Crispy on the edge and juicy on the fish, just the right balance. read more
3 years ago
Leichi has a cozy and quaint Japanese country cottage feel. Wait staff was friendly and attentive. Nankotsu (chicken knee cartilage) is deep fried and crunchy; similar to popcorn chicken minus the seasoning. Agedashi Tofu, sprinkled with shreds of dried squid and bathed in a light soy but rich dressing, is soft, flavorful, and appetizing. Sashimi 6 kind gives you 3 pieces of 6 different kinds of fresh & naturally flavored fishes garnished with edible shiso leaves, lemon wedges, & seaweeds; 18 pieces total. Mushi eel is a miniature personal box of BBQ eel served over rice garnished with egg shreds, shredded sea weed, & sugar snap peas. The assorted hot pot contained bite sized pieces of chicken, salmon, cod, tofu, mushrooms and Napa cabbage. Broth was rich and hearty but the fishy aftertaste (most likely a result of using frozen fish) brings into question whether it would be worth ordering again. Seats are limited so a reservation is a must especially on Friday evenings or weekends. read more
1 year ago
Went in a group of 5 and covered all the popular items on the menu! My highlights were definitely the Hotate Uni, small hotpot, and grilled beef tongue. I've had a variety of scallop + Uni combos elsewhere but Hotate Uni here is just better. Ingredients are very fresh and the taste is also a good blend between the seafood and the vegetable at the bottom. Small hotpot has a great taste, but it is indeed very *small*. Grilled beef tongue is self-served. They provide a hot stone plate and we grilled the beef tongue ourselves. Super fun. Do make a reservation before you go because the place get very popular especially on weekends. We didn't order alc and averaged 45 per person post tax and tip which is very reasonable given the amount of food we ordered (some are not captured in these photos) read more
1 year ago
Arrived just as they opened without a reservation but they gave us a small enclosed table in front. The restaurant is small and it filled up fast. Cute and simple decor. We ordered: Soba hot tea - was nice Tako Karaage - crispy and tasty Gindara Saikyo - black cod was delicious Tongue Grill - hubby enjoyed it Assorted Hot Pot - chicken was meh but the fish was good. The soup needed more seasoning Miso Set - miso soup was delicious! White Rice - went well with the hot pot Would love to try more dishes next time and forget the Assorted Hot Pot. read more
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3 years ago
Great for a date night or just a casual dinner. Ambiance is nice and relaxing. Service was quick and efficient. The quality of the food was present in each dish. I got the salmon chazuke and the beef tongue grill is a must try if you go. Enjoy! -Sushiwhisperer read more
I would have never thought this was a Japanese izakaya place unless my friend told me about it. Totally doesn't look like it from the exterior and the plaza it is in. My friend liked their lunch so we decided to try the dinner. In regards to the house made tofu, salmon thing, and hot soba: the flavors are interesting and not what I'm used to. The biggest upset to the experience was the weird green thing that was on the salmon (it was not wasabi). Very floral and just did not work (imo). The tongue and tempura were both what you think it tastes like. The desserts were great though! The flavors and texture worked very well together. In conclusion, it's not worth the expensive price for the quality and small portions, I feel like it's trying to be something that it is not yet. (Again, this is my opinion and majority of other reviews oppose mine!) read more
3 years ago
4 years ago
Really good Japanese tapas! Just about everything we ordered was good and super fresh. Would recommend the soba noodles, the cod, the salmon collar, chicken cartilage and beef tongue on the stone pot! In some way, the ambiance reminded me a lot of a place you'd find in Japan. The service was attentive, the food wasn't oily, the price is semi-reasonable. Good for groups and would highly recommend reservations. They were turning away a few parties without reservations. Unpopular opinion but the only thing I'd skip out on next time is the smoked duck. I guess I'm just too used to the Chinese bbq duck. read more
Very cute, very small, very homey little Japanese restaurant that really shines on Japanese homey kinds of food that were all done rather well in what seemed like the traditional Japanese methods of cuisines. Located in a little plaza off the corner of Prunedale and San Tomas in Santa Clara, Leichi is a very small and unassuming restaurant. The menus are rather simple bringing you options ranging from Sashimi to noodle soups to bento boxes with your choice of protein to curry. So, while very simple, the menu is quite complex with options. The servers were very nice and friendly. This restaurant does have block hours and last call was around 1:35p, close at 2:00p, when I visited with my wife. Between the two of us, we ordered the Tonkatsu Curry Rice, Tonkatsu Bento Box, and the Cold Udon with Tempora. All tasted very well made. Would come back. read more
We made a reservation for 1pm for 3. Arrived around 12:50pm and approached the restaurant entrance where we see a waitlist clipboard with a doorbell. I rang it and let the waitress know about our reservation. We weren't seated until around 1:10pm. The table wasn't wiped properly as there was still crumbs and leftover food on the surface. Though the place wasn't too big, the restaurant was busy. The waiters were running around (I think there were only 3) so I just wiped it down myself with the extra napkin on the table. What we ordered: Nasu Mizore (Eggplant and shishito pepper) $8.50 Goma Dofu (Housemade Leichi Tofu w/ uni) $10 Tako wasa (octopus with wasabi) $8 Seiro (buckwheat cold noodles) $12.50 Salmon Shio Bento (grilled salmon) $15 Ebi shinjyo (steamed shrimp) $14.50 Tongue Grill (Beef tongue) $14 I had originally wanted to order the Premium bento but the waitress said they don't have it anymore. Also didn't see much vegetable options in the menu. The food was alright, I wasn't mind blown or surprised by any means. All dishes were very small - a bit pricey for what it is. The beef tongue came last when it would have been nice to have it mid meal with the rest of the food. We also asked for an extra pair of chopsticks to handle the raw meat which we never received...(I ended up using the back of my own chopstick)..Instead we were greeted with the bill I guess I had higher expectations from a fully Japanese-ran business. read more
1 year ago
3 years ago
Small cozy restaurant with attentive service. Great option if you like tapas style dining or enjoy tasting a variety of items because you have trouble deciding what you want. Has typical 90 minute limit during peak dining hours. This is plenty of time, we were there for 90 mins and got all the items pictured (did not take pic of hot tea served in teapot or iced tea) by ordering 3 separate times because we didn't want the table to be overflowing with plates. Will return to try other items. Choya plum wine (refreshing, not too sweet) Housemade tofu (very silky, you add soy and fixings as desired) Gindara saikyo (buttery, perfectly grilled, would be better if completely deboned) Steamed mini sushi with uni (mini but delicious) Ebi baguette (crispy on outside, shrimp paste inside) Seiro soba (cold - normal) Nankotsu (crispy, would be great companion to beer) Octopus sashimi (yummy, what we got was not rubbery but this can be easily overdone) Kamo kunsei (served with overturned smoke filled glass, smokey and tender) Ikura chawan mushi (silky and yummy) Kamo soba (hot, tasty but portion is small for price) Green tea panna cotta (get one for yourself so you don't have to share if you like desserts) read more
4 years ago
Fun date night place! Food was solid, from their house-made tofu to the mushroom tempura, everything was solid. Service was ok - we bought Cakebread wine from the liquor store next door as they do corkage fee ($25), they gave us two wine glasses and that was it haha! Had to ask for napkins, water, etc. but I still enjoyed my time :) As some Yelpers mentioned, prices are Bay Area prices, we ordered this and that (pictured), it came out close to $200 :0 read more
Absolutely delicious! We came on Thursday night after making reservations on Yelp and were not disappointed. Our fav dish was actually the house-made tofu which was perfectly smooth and paired well with the Japanese condiments. The tempura soba noodles was also super good and we finished every last bite of the salmon collar which was full of flavor. Can't wait to go back and try the rest of the items! read more
3 years ago
My boyfriend surprised me for dinner taking me to this restaurant and I can't wait to take my friends and family here! We got the beef tongue, smoked duck, unagi, soba, udon, and the sashimi set. I know my boyfriend wanted to try their special sashimi but they sold out by the time we got there :( (about 7:30). However the six piece sashimi set was pretty good - I'm normally not a fan of raw fish but enjoyed the scallop. My favorite dish would have to be the beef tongue - it was so so delicious, I love the small touch and the meat quality really speaks for itself. read more
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246 Saratoga Ave
Santa Clara, CA 95050
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Should I still reserve a reservation even if for lunch time?
Did your hours change because of COVID? Can we make a reservation? Thank you.
Our hours are 11:30-2:00 5:00-9:00 (last order for out side seating is 8:30) We can take a reservation only by phone.…
Is there outdoor seating? or only delivery/takeout? thanks.
Yes. There is outdoor seating. See my pics!
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